1969

Joined the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Assocation (PPOA)

1972

Appointed as legislative advocate for the L.A. County Marshals Association

1974

Elected to PPOA Board of Directors

1985

Appointed as one of nine original members of the California Peace Officers’ Commission — the driving force behind the establishment of the iconic bronze California Peace Officers’ Memorial monument that stands at the foot of the State Capitol

1994

Elected PPOA president shortly after Marshal/Sheriff merger

1998

Retired as sergeant with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department

1999

Began work as full-time PPOA lobbyist in Sacramento. Also represented:

Santa Ana Police Officers Association

Fraternal Order of Police

Long Beach Police Officers Association

2006

Earned Lifetime Achievement Award from Golden Badge Foundation

2014

Retired from lobbying but continued serving as legislative consultant for PPOA

2018

Survived by his wife of 46 years, Debbie Vogts, along with two daughters and a son